Gang-rape of minor in Andhra Pradesh: Mahila Commission directs Konaseema police to act tough against accused

Gang-rape of minor in Andhra Pradesh: Mahila Commission directs Konaseema police to act tough against accused

Andhra Pradesh Mahila Commission Chairperson Vasireddy Padma has directed the Konaseema district police to act tough against the accused in the case pertaining to the gang-rape of a minor girl at Chirra Yanam village. Though the incident had happened about a week ago, it came to light only on February 17 (Friday) after the victim’s […]

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Odisha court hands out 20 year jail to man against whom wife had levelled rape charge 

Odisha court hands out 20 year jail to man against whom wife had levelled rape charge 

Susanta Sekhar Mohapatra, counsel for the convict, said the verdict would be challenged in Orissa High Court seeking relief for the man that could help save the marriage. Susanta Sekhar Mohapatra, counsel for the convict, said the verdict would be challenged in Orissa High Court seeking relief for the man that could help save the […]

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Doctors need not report identity of minors seeking abortion, says Supreme Court

Doctors need not report identity of minors seeking abortion, says Supreme Court

The court said it was necessary to harmonise the provisions of the MTP and POCSO laws to enable minors to approach registered doctors for abortion without the fear of getting exposed The court said it was necessary to harmonise the provisions of the MTP and POCSO laws to enable minors to approach registered doctors for […]

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Gang-rape of minor in Andhra Pradesh: Mahila Commission directs Konaseema police to act tough against accused

Eight sentenced to life for forcing 13-year-old girl into prostitution

A special court for exclusive trial of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Monday sentenced eight persons, including six women, to imprisonment for the remainder of their natural life for having pushed a 13-year-old girl into prostitution and abetting her rape her. Thirteen others, including an inspector of police, […]

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Top news developments in Karnataka on September 3, 2022

Top news developments in Karnataka on September 3, 2022

1. After heavy rains, flooding and all the woes they brought to citizens, Bengaluru civic body has begun clearing encroachments on rajakaluves. Unbridled constructions along the rajakaluves, which have blocked drainage systems, is one of the main reasons for flooding in many areas in Bengaluru. 2. A day after being remanded in police custody, head […]

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Woman booked under POCSO Act for sexually exploiting minor boy

Woman booked under POCSO Act for sexually exploiting minor boy

The woman reportedly went missing along with the 15-year-old boy a couple of days ago The woman reportedly went missing along with the 15-year-old boy a couple of days ago The Gudivada police of Krishna district has booked a woman under charges of kidnapping and sexually exploiting a minor boy. The woman reportedly went missing […]

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